Cleethorpes MP, Martin Vickers, has called for positivity for the offshore renewable industry ahead of a visit by the Energy Minister.
Speaking at Energy and Climate Change Questions, Martin sought a positive message for the offshore energy industry in order to boost investor confidence. Highlighting the issue in the House of Commons, Martin asked the Energy Minister, Andrea Leadsom MP:
Martin Vickers: "I welcome the Minister’s earlier replies, but she will know that there is a lack of confidence and certainty in the offshore industry, which is vital to the future economy of my constituency. Can she assure me that when she visits north-east Lincolnshire later this month, she will have a positive message for the industry representatives?"
Mrs Leadsom responded by explaining how she plans to reassure such investors:
Andrea Leadsom: "I can assure my hon. Friend that I will always have a positive message. I am very much looking forward to my trip to Humber and Lincolnshire. While I am there I will seek to reassure investors and project managers that it is our intention to continue to support and promote the very important renewables technologies in which, particularly in offshore, Britain is world No. 1."